2026 Cannondale Super X vs 2026 Merida MISSION 10K
The L is the Merida MISSION 10K size closest to your 58 Cannondale Super X. We match frame stack and reach. This is a geometry comparison, not a fit recommendation; stem, spacers, handlebars and saddle setup also affect your riding position.
What changes on the Merida MISSION 10K
Compared with the Cannondale Super X in 58, the Merida MISSION 10K in L places the top of the head tube 11 mm lower and 6 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 25 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −11 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- +6 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −25 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- +1.0°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- −3 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Cannondale Super X, 58Merida MISSION 10K, LDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Cannondale Super X 58 | Merida MISSION 10K L | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 392 | 398 | +6 mm |
| Stack | 595 | 584 | −11 mm |
| Head tube angle | 71 | 72 | +1.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 72.9 | 73.5 | +0.6° |
| Effective top tube | 575 | 571 | −4 mm |
| Chainstay length | 422 | 419 | −3 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1049 | 1024 | −25 mm |
| BB drop | 67 | 72 | +5 mm |
| BB height | 293 | not listed | |
| Standover | 836 | 816 | −20 mm |
| Seat tube length | 566 | 530 | −36 mm |
| Fork length | 400 | 400 | ±0 mm |
| Head tube length | 177 | 153 | −24 mm |
Differences are the Merida MISSION 10K minus the Cannondale Super X. Full charts: 2026 Cannondale Super X, 2026 Merida MISSION 10K.
Where each sits in its class
Cannondale Super XMerida MISSION 10K
Each bike is ranked against the other gravel bikes on Quiver, on frame geometry alone. Not your hand position or ride feel.
What each ships with
The stock build of each bike's first listed trim. Parts that match are dimmed.
| Part | Cannondale Super X1 | Merida MISSION 10K10K |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Cannondale SuperX | Merida MISSION CF4 II |
| Fork | SuperX | not listed |
| Shifter | SRAM Force AXS | SRAM RED AXS |
| Derailleur | SRAM Force XPLR AXS | SRAM Red XPLR |
| Cassette | SRAM Force XPLR XG-1371 | SRAM Red XPLR |
| Chain | SRAM Force | SRAM RED |
| Crankset | SRAM Force XPLR AXS | SRAM RED XPLR AXS Power Meter |
| Chainring | SRAM Force XPLR AXS | not listed |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM DUB | SRAM DUB BSA Road Wide |
| Wheelset | DT Swiss GRC 1400 DICUT | Zipp 303 XPLR SW |
| Tire | Vittoria Terreno T50 | Goodyear XPLR Slick designed for Zipp 40mm |
| Hub | DT Swiss 240 | not listed |
| Rim | DT Swiss GRC 1400 DICUT | not listed |
| Brake | SRAM Force AXS | SRAM Red AXS |
| Rotor | SRAM CenterLine X | SRAM Paceline X |
| Handlebar | Cannondale SystemBar | Merida TEAM SL 1P GR |
| Stem | Cannondale SystemBar | Merida TEAM ONE-PIECE GR |
| Grips | Cannondale Bar Tape | not listed |
| Bar tape | Cannondale Tape | not listed |
| Headset | Cannondale integrated | not listed |
| Seatpost | Cannondale C1 | not listed |
| Saddle | fizik Vento Argo X3 | Prologo Nago R4 PAS |
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